Community Ministries Financial Mentor

 Location - Palmerston North

• Play an active role in addressing the financial needs of people within our community
• Deliver best practice budget advice and high-quality support for whanau and individuals
• Be part of an amazing team providing holistic care

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

The purpose of this position is to come alongside people and help them gain control over their finances by providing quality Financial Mentoring services.  Using compassion, best practice and sound independent judgment, analysis skills and experience you will assist whanau in building financial capability.   Through education, guidance, and support in financial matters, you will help develop peoples' confidence in money and financial skills. In basic terms, sharing your budgeting skills to help people manage money better, reduce and/or clear problem debt, and save for future expenses.

Mōu ake - About you:

Our ideal person will have:

• Completed the Financial Mentor Introductory Training (FMIC). Or if new to sector undertake within first 6 months of employment
• Experience working in a Financial Mentoring or related role, with very good understanding of financial literacy
• Social service experience preferred, and experience working with a wide range of people
• Advocacy and negotiation skills
• Compassion, regard for and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life with and for people  
• An awareness of the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges of poverty
• An understanding and appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi  
• Computer competency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July 
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.' 

Hours of work: This is a permanent part time role, of 30 hours per week.

The starting salary for this role will range from $48,500 to $52,500 gross pro rata per annum.

This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.